Human Generated Data

Title

Photo Album

Date

c. 1857 - c. 1874

People

-

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Widener Library, Harvard University, 1978.484.7

Human Generated Data

Title

Photo Album

Date

c. 1857 - c. 1874

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Widener Library, Harvard University, 1978.484.7

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Nature 97
Outdoors 96.2
Housing 90.4
Building 90.4
Shelter 87.4
Countryside 87.4
Rural 87.4
Plant 85
House 74.8
Cottage 70.3
Human 70.2
Land 69.9
Architecture 69.3
Tree 67.1
Soil 66.4
Villa 64.1
Water 58
Ground 57.5
Bunker 57.2
Shoreline 56
Sea 55.1
Ocean 55.1
Person 53.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

art 97.8
people 97.6
no person 96.1
house 95.5
building 95.3
architecture 94.5
sepia 93.9
vehicle 93.3
old 92.9
town 92.3
print 91.9
travel 91.7
landscape 91.5
vintage 91.1
street 90.9
home 90.2
abandoned 89.2
desert 89.1
ghost 87.6
city 86.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

fortress 87.9
castle 63.1
monastery 45.6
palace 39.4
building 39
fortification 35.6
religious residence 34.4
history 32.3
architecture 32.2
landscape 32.1
travel 31.8
tower 30.3
old 30
historic 29.4
sky 28.1
stone 27.9
ancient 26.9
residence 26.5
house 26.4
tourism 24.8
hill 23.5
landmark 21.7
defensive structure 21.6
wall 21
rock 20.9
medieval 20.2
church 19.5
mountain 17.8
clouds 17.8
scenery 15.4
historical 14.2
monument 14
park 13.2
vacation 13.1
famous 13.1
structure 12.8
city 12.5
roof 12.5
scenic 12.3
tourist 11.8
desert 11.2
town 11.2
construction 11.2
national 10.9
fort 10.8
outdoor 10.7
tree 10
stronghold 9.9
religion 9.9
trees 9.8
canyon 9.7
country 9.7
forest 9.6
panorama 9.6
grass 9.5
cloud 9.5
rocks 9.4
brick 9.4
cliff 9.2
road 9.1
ruin 8.8
heritage 8.7
antique 8.7
panoramic 8.7
sea 8.6
dwelling 8.6
exterior 8.3
outdoors 8.2
coast 8.1
sand 7.9
touristic 7.8
scene 7.8
valley 7.7
buildings 7.6
dome 7.6
light 7.4
sunset 7.2
night 7.1
summer 7.1
rural 7.1
autumn 7

Google
created on 2022-01-09

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

old 97.8
outdoor 97.3
building 88.9
sky 82.4
house 74
vintage 73
tree 73
text 68.9
white 66.4
black and white 61.6
fashioned 55.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 53.4%

Captions

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The photograph is an antique black and white image that depicts an impressive building erected atop a large rock formation. The building appears to be a mansion or grand residence, with multiple windows and a balcony that wraps around its facade. It is positioned prominently, taking advantage of its elevated position.

The rock face is steep and appears naturally formed, with vertical striations that suggest the passage of water or erosion over time. The area surrounding the rock is a landscape of uneven terrain, with a winding path or road leading up towards the building. A set of stairs is visible towards the right of the frame, providing another route to the summit.

There are other smaller structures and vegetation scattered throughout the scene, including trees, bushes, and what appears to be a large agave plant in the foreground. A low wall runs along the side of the path, possibly acting as a retaining structure or a decorative feature.

The photograph has a vintage quality, with a warm tone and slight imperfections that suggest its age. The sky is a uniform color, lacking clouds or distinct features, and the overall composition focuses on the architectural and geological elements of the scene.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is an old, sepia-toned photograph of a grand building perched on a large rock formation, likely a mountain or hill. The style suggests a historical photograph, probably from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Main Features:

  • The Building: The primary focus is an ornate, multi-level building with neoclassical architectural details. It appears to be built directly on the top of a large, sheer rock face. The building has balconies and likely windows with shutters.
  • The Rock Formation: The rock is a prominent element, with a smooth, almost vertical face where the building sits.
  • The Landscape: The foreground consists of uneven terrain with vegetation, including grass and likely some succulents. There are pathways and a retaining wall leading up to the building.
  • Path and Structures: There is a road or pathway that curves up the hill towards the main building, and it may be steps too. There appears to be another smaller structure near the main building as well.
  • Tone: The overall tone is quiet and serene, with a sense of grandeur and possibly isolation.

Details and Context:

  • The age of the photo and sepia tone add a sense of nostalgia and history.
  • The building's position on the rock face is unusual and suggests a deliberate design choice, possibly for the view or to overcome challenging terrain.
  • The landscape appears to be somewhat arid or rocky.
  • The photograph is likely taken from a lower vantage point, looking up towards the building.